New Song ready for summer tour

New Song, Geneva College′s traveling music and drama ministry, begins its summer tour on Friday, July 5, 2013. The group will perform at 26 locations, in nine different states, over a period of six weeks. A complete list of the summer tour′s locations and dates can be found here.

New Song, now in its 37th year, consists of a group of students committed to spreading the Gospel through music and drama. New Song′s repertoire consists of a cappella psalms, as well as accompanied Contemporary Christian favorites.

The New Song 2013 members are: Justin Addicott, a junior music education major from Enon Valley, Pa.; Caleb Cress, a sophomore music education major from Ambridge, Pa.; David Doyle, a senior biblical languages and philosophy major from Pittsburgh, Pa.; Kenny Van Duzer, a junior general music major from Prince Frederick, Md.; Elizabeth Dykshoorn, a senior music education major from Bad Axe, Mich.; Elise Lundy, a senior vocal performance major from London, England; Jennifer McKissick, a senior biology major from Minneola, Kan.; Olivia Mitchell, a junior independent major from Johnstown, Pa.; and Amie Speers, a junior music education major from Hopewell, Pa.

"My favorite things about New Song is the vast scenery I get to see while touring, reminding me of God′s amazing power and creativity," says Addicott, a returning member. "I also enjoy the many homes I get to stay in with kind families, superb home cooking and engaging fellowship."

Geneva College invites students to accept the challenge of an academically excellent, Christ-centered education. Offering nearly 40 undergraduate majors, an Adult Degree Completion Program with fully online and campus-based options, and seven graduate degrees, Geneva has programs that place students at the forefront of higher learning. Adhering to the inerrancy of scripture, the liberal arts core curriculum fosters a breadth of knowledge through the study of humanities, social and natural sciences, and experiential learning.